Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me around!

I took an extended break, because I needed to work
through a serious case of doubt.

Yep…doubt.

I doubted my ability to make an impact.

I doubted the inherent decency of my fellow humans.

And let me tell you, doubt like that will stall progress and
I mean stall it good!

I didn’t want to pass this doubt along to others, so I
stopped.

Stopped tuning in…ceased blogging…and stood still.

When in doubt, particularly when that doubt is about my
social justice work, I turn toward history.

Yep…history.

History shows us that experiencing doubt is normal…

…and that succumbing to doubt is exactly what The Man wants.

I’ve been diving deep into movement history to treat my
doubt. The amazing thing about the activists who made the Civil Rights Movement happen is that they acted
through the doubt…they marched in spite of the unknown…and they participated in
demonstrations when threats were real, fear was valid, and those who were sworn
to protect were preparing to do damage.

Suffice it to say, the Eyes on the Prize Treatment Plan has done wonders!

Today, on the 50th Anniversary of the March
on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, I’m recommitting to the cause.

Welcome back and roll up your sleeves; there is work to be done here. We are about to get involved in Civil War in a foreign land and People are getting the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King all wrong for the Nth time. And that just for starters.

I was just telling a friend about you today, so I'm glad you're back, ABB! She was telling me how people feel they have license to comment on her big Angela-esque hair.

I recall your compelling piece about the anti-choice movement talking about a black woman's uterus being the most dangerous place for a baby, or some such bullshit words to that effect, up on billboards at key intersections. If anyone remembers, let me know, but I'm sure I can find it here so I can send it to her.

I have missed you so much. I kept checking and wondering when you would be back. As this country rolls back the little progress that has been made we need your sane tell it like it is voice in the mix.

I missed your writing. I admire how you strive to make the world a better place and how hard you work at everything you do. And I love your attitude! Sometimes, reading your blog is the best part of a hard day.